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      community Got into argument with my dermatologist, AITA?

      in General  198 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 20-year-old male is frustrated with his dermatologist for refusing to prescribe DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride, instead pushing for a hair transplant despite ongoing hair thinning. The user feels dismissed and unreasonably treated, and is advised by another user to find a better dermatologist and consider finasteride or dutasteride for effective treatment.

      community Dutasteride is amazing even for women with FAGA!

      in Female  151 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride significantly improved hair health and reduced shedding for a woman with PCOS and hyperandrogenism, without causing depression or anxiety, unlike finasteride. Dutasteride also helped with PMDD symptoms and had no side effects, though it changed hair texture.

      community DHT is NOT very important for adults, is it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  118 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experienced negative side effects, including low libido and lack of motivation, after using finasteride for hair loss and felt better after stopping it. Others shared similar experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, while some reported no side effects, showing varied individual responses.

      community Why don’t people just just DUT instead of FIN?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  48 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of dutasteride (DUT) versus finasteride (FIN) for hair loss treatment, with some users preferring DUT for its effectiveness while others choose FIN due to its approval status, better long-term data, and lower risk of side effects. Users share personal experiences with both medications, including side effects and effectiveness.

      community Finasteride + Cialis together long term?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on 1mg finasteride for a year, experiencing low libido and moderate erectile issues. They are considering using Cialis daily with finasteride long term to address these side effects.

      community pyrilutamide solution progress log

      in Product  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.

      community Uncle not on meds vs. uncle on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  342 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 43-year-old uncle on finasteride for 5 years has more hair than his 53-year-old uncle not on medication. Users discuss the effects and side effects of finasteride, including potential sexual side effects and gynecomastia.

      community (MTF 35) 20 Months Feminizing HRT

      in Transgender  18 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 35-year-old transgender woman experienced hair regrowth with feminizing HRT, adding dutasteride and bicalutamide, and plans a hair transplant for further improvement. Estrogen also improved skin appearance, and the user advises against cisgender men using feminizing HRT for hair regrowth.

      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

      community Am I losing my mind or should I be concerned

      in General  144 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from topical to oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and experienced swelling and sensitivity in the left chest area. They are concerned about these symptoms but noticed improvement after skipping a dose.
      23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      community 23M with Heart Issues: Considering Hair Transplant vs. Finasteride/Minoxidil

      in General  59 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 23-year-old with heart issues is considering a hair transplant but is concerned about using finasteride or minoxidil due to health risks. A suggestion was made to consider topical minoxidil as it may have fewer systemic effects, but ongoing treatment is necessary to maintain transplant results.

      community DHT before and after from .5mg DUT once a week

      in Research/Science  29 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced improved libido and erections after reducing DHT levels with 0.5mg of dutasteride once a week, despite previous side effects from finasteride. They are also on testosterone replacement therapy and have not noticed major personality changes.

      community 9 months on Finasteride 1,25mg + HRT

      in Transgender  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the results of using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and finasteride for hair loss, and switching from finasteride to bicalutamide as an anti-androgen treatment. The user shared before and after photos to discuss the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community We need to talk about DHT itch

      in Treatment 3 years ago
      DHT Itch and its link to balding, with various treatments such as finasteride being discussed. Members shared their experiences of scalp itch before and after taking 5AR inhibitors, and potential underlying causes such as seborrheic dermatitis were discussed.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.

      community important questions about RU58841

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for hair loss and is considering adding RU58841. They ask about RU58841's effectiveness, potential heart side effects, duration of action, dosage increase over time, transitioning to GT20029, and where to find the liquid form.

      community Starting Propecia with pre-existing erecticle dysfunction

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 19-year-old with diffuse hair thinning and erectile dysfunction is considering starting Propecia (finasteride) while already using a minoxidil solution with anti-androgens. Concerns are raised about the psychological nature of erectile dysfunction and the potential systemic effects of anti-androgens, with suggestions to address porn addiction and consult a doctor about hormone therapy.

      community 1MG Fin 14 Months Results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  160 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user's 14-month journey with finasteride, microneedling, and Nizoral to treat hair loss. They experienced some side effects such as ball ache, needing to pee constantly, and less semen, but the results were generally positive.